Physics

by John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler

Overview

Physics, 12th Edition focuses on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and providing real-world applications and relevance. Conceptual examples, Concepts and Calculations problems, and Check Your Understanding questions help students understand physics principles. Math Skills boxes, multi-concept problems, and Examples with reasoning steps help students improve their reasoning skills while solving problems. "The Physics Of" boxes, and new "Physics in Biology, Sports, and Medicine" problems show students how physics principles are relevant to their everyday lives.

A wide array of tools help students navigate through this course, and keep them engaged by encouraging active learning. Animated pre-lecture videos (created and narrated by the authors) explain the basic concepts and learning objectives of each section. Problem-solving strategies are discussed, and common misconceptions and potential pitfalls are addressed. Chalkboard videos demonstrate step-by-step practical solutions to typical homework problems. Finally, tutorials that implement a step-by-step approach are also offered, allowing students to develop their problem-solving skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119773610
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Edition description:	12th ed.
Pages:	1120
Sales rank:	601,470
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David Young received his Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics from Florida State University in 1998. He then held a post-doc position in the Department of Chemistry and the Princeton Materials Institute at Princeton University before joining the faculty in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University in 2000. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of high-quality single crystals of novel electronic and magnetic materials. He is the coauthor of almost 200 research publications that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals. Professor Young has received multiple awards for outstanding teaching of undergraduates.

Shane Stadler received his Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics from Tulane University in 1998. He went on to accept a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Naval Research Laboratory where he researched artificially structured magnetic materials. He then joined the faculty in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University before joining the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University in 2008.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Mathematical Concepts 1

2 Kinematics in One Dimension 29

3 Kinematics in Two Dimensions 59

4 Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion 86

5 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 131

6 Work and Energy 158

7 Impulse and Momentum 191

8 Rotational Kinematics 218

9 Rotational Dynamics 243

10 Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity 280

11 Fluids 316

12 Temperature and Heat 356

13 The Transfer of Heat 394

14 The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory 416

15 Thermodynamics 441

16 Waves and Sound 478

17 The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena 513

18 Electric Forces and Electric Fields 541

19 Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential 578

20 Electric Circuits 609

21 Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields 653

22 Electromagnetic Induction 693

23 Alternating Current Circuits 733

24 Electromagnetic Waves 759

25 The Reflection of Light: Mirrors 788

26 The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments 813

27 Interference and the Wave Nature of Light 860

28 Special Relativity 893

29 Particles and Waves 920

30 The Nature of the Atom 945

31 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity 979

32 Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles 1007

Editorial Reviews

Designed for students and teachers who are partners in a one-year course in physics that uses algebra and trigonometry, this text is intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and use it in solving problems. Subject areas include mech anics, thermal physics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and such modern fields as special relativity and nuclear physics. A CD-ROM contains interactive problem-solving software and numerous simulations of physical phenomena. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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